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May 27-28: The Rock Church at 1195 Ohio St in Bangor is hosting an art & crafts fair as well as a Yard Sale. May 27 noon to 6:00pm and Saturday, May 28 9:00am-4:00pm. Proceeds to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Fun, food, & festivities.
A few Spaces for vendors are still available. Only $15 per space. Email: Shoebox.Rock@gmail.com
May 31-June 10: Prayer Walking Around the State! Contact Dave Roderick at Fuel God's Mission With Prayer on Facebook, call or text 207.356.3361, or email davelroderick@gmail.com
May 31: Farmington and Rumford
June 1: Lewiston/Auburn and Portland
June 3: Augusta and Waterville
June 5: Old Town, MPS at Lighthouse Church of God in Orrington at 5p
June 6: Lincoln and Millinocket
June 7: Fort Kent and Madawaska
June 8: Presque Isle and Houlton
June 9: Bangor/Brewer
June 10: Bucksport and Ellsworth
June 2, 16, 30: Free food Thursdays! Open to anyone in the community, no income or other requirements. We are open every other Thursday June 2, June 16, June 30th. 1:00-2:00 located at the Love Alliance building in Howland (across from the town office). Come fill up a free bag of groceries for you or a neighbor!
June 6-9: Aid for Kids, Caring Hands of Maine & UCONN dental school will be hosting Charitable Dental Care Days. The event will be held from Monday, June 6th- Thursday June 9th at Rollerama of Houlton-494 North street in Houlton. Free screenings and basic dental care for those without dental care. For information and to make an appointment please call 667-6789.
June 12: Calvary Temple Assembly of God in East Millinocket will be hosting Dr. Jeff Benjamin on Sunday June 12 during the 10:00 AM Service. Dr. Benjamin is an accredited speaker of Creation Ministries International. This presentation demonstrates how the Gospel message is rooted in the book of Genesis and provides evidence to support the reliability of the Bible's record of origins. If you have questions or interests in the origins of mankind you will not want to miss this event.
For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/ctageastmill or https://creation.com/events/us/
June 20-24: Tackle Football Camp in Machias at Prescott Field by Hannaford's 8-5 pm daily. $75 for the week
See website to register: www.LionofJudahFootball.org
June 27- July 1: Tackle Football Camp in Bangor at the DownEast School field 8-5 pm daily. $75 for the week
See website to register: www.LionofJudahFootball.org
July 2: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Ellsworth: Church Yard Sale benefitting Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry and Families First Community Center. Donations of appropriate or gently used items welcome! All proceeds will go directly to these vital ministries. Plan on joining us for great finds and community support. Contact the Office at 207-667-7641 FMI.
July 11: Baptist Park 2022 Christian Life Conference, “Faithful to the End: Equipping the Saints to Serve God in the Culture War,” from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. You’re invited to attend this one-day Christian life conference featuring Carroll Conley, Jr., Executive Director of the Christian Civic League of Maine as the keynote speaker. Carroll will address the following topics: The Culture War: Frontline or Sideline?, and An Insider’s Look at Movers and Shakers in Maine. Marziyeh Amirizadeh will join us virtually and speak on the topic Christian Persecution Around the World. Registration cost of $35 per person includes continental breakfast and banquet. For more details, go to baptistpark.net.
August 6: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Ellsworth: Community Event and Open House. We invite our neighbors and friends across the area to come for a day of food, games and fun. St. Andrew’s facility will be open throughout the day. Events will conclude with a dedication of the new playground. Contact the Office at 207-667-7641 FMI.
September 18: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Ellsworth: Worship in the Park. All are welcome to join us for worship at Lamoine State Park at 10:30 a.m. (No worship service at St. Andrew that day.) Following worship we will have a barbecue and picnic. Contact the Office at 207-667-7641 FMI.
October 1: St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Ellsworth: Blessing of the Pets. On this weekend celebrating St. Francis of Assisi, St. Andrew invites everyone to bring their furry, feathered or even finned friends to be blessed. We give thanks to God for the love and blessings we receive, including from those who speak without words. Contact the Office at 207-667-7641 FMI.
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Ongoing: Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered 12 step program, meets every Saturday at the Mansion Church, 96 Center St. in Bangor at 6:00 PM. For more information, call 207-949-2273.
Ongoing: Abortion Recovery Bible Study spring session will begin on April 8 from 6:00 PM-7:30 PM and will continue every Wednesday at First Step Pregnancy Center at 336 Mt. Hope Ave, Suite 8 in Bangor. There's hope in finding forgiveness and healing. Please call 942-1611 to register. Once you register, please pick up your free study from First Step. This study is led by women who understand as they too are post-abortive.
Ongoing: Women's weekly Bible study beginning Tuesday, September 18 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at Pilgrim Church, located at 375 Mt. Hope Ave., Bangor. For more information please contact Pilgrim Church at (207) 942-8054 or JoAnn Lancaster at (207) 942-1269.
Ongoing: The Good News Club sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship of Central Maine, will meet weekly at the Bangor Church of the Nazarene, 1465 Union Street in Bangor from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. All children ages 6-12 are welcome and encouraged to come, have a fun time, and learn more about Jesus.
Ongoing: Solid Rock Cure for Addiction Meetings every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at Calvary Chapel Kennebec Valley, 165 River Rd., Fairfield. Applying Biblical truth to the root of addiction. For more information, call 509-5528 or visit Facebook/Solid Rock.
Ongoing: Welcome To Housing has helped individuals and families as they move from shelter programs to a place of their own. We provide home goods, kitchen, bed and bath items donated through the community! visit WelcomeToHousing.com for more information
Ongoing: The Serenity Recovery Group is a support group for recovering alcoholics, those who are currently struggling with alcohol addiction or live with someone who is. They meet at Crosspoint Church, 1476 Broadway in Bangor Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM in Room 8 . For more information contact the church office at (207) 947-6576.
Ongoing: Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Inc. and the Kinship Program is a non-profit organization that partners with DHHS to provide support, training , education, listening support, referrals and materials goods to Resource parents (foster, adoptive, kinship and permanency guardianship provided). The services are also available to families who are not involved with DHHS. The organization is located at 34 Main Street, Orono. More information is available by calling (207) 827-2331, fax (207) 889-6978, or email info@affm.net or visit their website at affm.net
Ongoing: Guilford United Methodist Church Food Cupboard is open on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 PM and is available to anyone needing assistance who lives in Elliotsville, Monson, Willimantic, Blanchard, Abbot, Guilford, Sangerville, Parkman, Wellington or Cambridge. Food Cupboard is located at 3 School Street in Guilford.
Ongoing: Partnership Food Pantry- Guilford is open to anyone with unmet food needs. They operate the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from noon until 3:00 PM, and as needed on an emergency basis. They are located at 84 Elm Street in Guilford, ME and may be reached by phone at (207) 518-8833. mainepartnership.org
Ongoing: Spaghetti Dinner at Lincoln Center Baptist Church - every 4th Thursday of the month. Free Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner with garlic bread, drinks & dessert. Dinner is served from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The church also offers a chairlift for those who need handicap accessibility.
Ongoing: Partnership Food Pantry- Greenville is open to anyone with unmet food needs. They operate the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 11:00 AM to noon, and as needed on an emergency basis. They are located behind the fire station on Minden Street in Greenville and may be reached by phone at (207) 518-8833. mainepartnership.org
Ongoing: Momentum Student Ministries at The Rock Church, Ohio Street, Bangor. A monthly gathering of local youth in the greater Bangor area. Live music, food, prizes and a message from a local Youth Pastor. Always the 1st Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. #momentuminbangor or facebook.com/TrcYouth.
Ongoing: Bib and Tucker Food and Clothing Ministry located at Christian Ridge Church on Christian Ridge Rd, Ellsworth. Serving the Ellsworth and surrounding areas. Opened Monday 12:00 to 2:00 PM; Thursday and Friday from 10:00 AM - Noon. For more details, please call (207) 613-4566.
Ongoing: Safe families for Children creates extended family-like supports for desperate families through a community of devoted volunteers who are motivated by faith to keep children safe and keep families together. SFFC is a movement of local churches who volunteer in locations throughout Maine. Please go to safe-families.org to see how you and/or your church can participate in this 'loving your neighbor' the Safe Families way. You may also contact Robin Chamberlain at (207) 263-5530 or rchamberlain@safefamilies.net
Ongoing: Youth and Kids' Club each Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Glad Tidings Church, 1033 Broadway, Bangor, Maine. Students from high school down to pre-K choose either sports or crafts followed by Bible time (elementary or teen) and then a light dinner. Free of charge. For more information please call (207) 941-0324.
Ongoing: Second Chance Clothing at First Baptist Church of Waldoboro will be open the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. They offer FREE, clean, gently used, quality clothing for men, women, children, and infants. They also offer quality shoes and some dressy shoes. Please contact Debbie at (207) 701-9770 for more information and follow us on Facebook.